First published in 1902, A.H. Andrews & Co.'s Guide to Church Furnishing and Decoration remains a valuable resource for anyone involved in the design and construction of church buildings. Filled with practical advice and inspiration, this book is a must-have for architects, builders, and anyone interested in the art of church decoration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Churchwardens are required by law to compile and maintain an inventory of church furnishing, and good photographs must be kept with the inventory. This book covers the special problems of taking pictures of the furnshings, from stained glass to furniture and communion plate.